The average train between Cologne and Passau takes 10h 50m and the fastest train takes 6h 7m. The train runs, on average, 5 times per week from Cologne to Passau. The journey time may be longer on weekends and holidays; use the search form on this page to search for a specific travel date.
Trains run 5 times a week between Cologne and Passau. The earliest departure is at 5:20 AM in the morning, and the last departure from Cologne is at 7:45 PM which arrives into Passau at 9:25 AM. All services require a transfer at Nürnberg Hbf and take an average of 10h 50m. The schedules shown below are for the next available departures.
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No, there is no direct train from Cologne to Passau. However, there are services departing from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station and arriving at Passau Hbf station via Nürnberg Hbf station. The journey, including transfers, takes approximately 10h 50m.
Cologne to Passau train services, operated by Deutsche Bahn Intercity (DB IC), depart from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf station.
Cologne to Passau train services, operated by agilis, arrive at Passau Hbf station.
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The distance between Cologne and Passau is 534.6 km. The road distance is 618 km.
You can take a train from Köln Messe/Deutz Bf to Passau Hbf via Nürnberg Hbf and Nuernberg Hbf in around 6h 27m.
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